Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary studies majors can pursue their degree in a
variety of concentrations, including business, communication arts,
criminal justice, English, history, philosophy, political science,
psychology, social work, theatre and theology.

The interdisciplinary studies major allows the student to select
one major field and one secondary field of study, or one major
field and two secondary fields of study.

The number of students enrolled in interdisciplinary studies
programs across the country grew by more than 30 percent between
2005 and 2010.

You Will Learn

Interdisciplinary studies majors are well prepared for a globalized world and marketplace, studying across disciplines and
honing skills that make them strong candidates in the job market.
This multidimensional degree allows students to blend not only the
classics with the sciences but also the world of business with that
of the arts, humanities and social sciences.

You Will Experience

The interdisciplinary studies program contains an experiential
learning component. Depending on the student's career objectives,
various co-ops and internships are available with:

advertising and marketing agencies

health companies

insurance companies

law firms

media

nonprofit organizations

You Will Achieve

Employers are looking for those who communicate effectively, adapt to change, and use their critical and analytical abilities to solve complex problems. A degree
in interdisciplinary studies offers students the opportunity to
cultivate the skills required by the new century.

Such opportunities include, but are not limited to, the
following:

education

business

media

military

public service

You will Study

Interdisciplinary studies is the most flexible program at Gannon
University, allowing students to combine primary and secondary
choices of disciplines into a single, custom- tailored degree. For
many non-traditional students, interdisciplinary studies is the
most convenient and efficient path towards a degree.

Liberal Studies Core

The Liberal Studies Core Curriculum is one reflection of Gannon University's commitment to
its Catholic identity. The Core's design offers students a defined, integrated, shared
experience as the foundation for their undergraduate program.

You Will Earn

Salaries in the industry vary depending on the location and type
of organization.

Starting salary: $37,600

Mid-career salary: $53,400

For a current curriculum listing, visit
gannon.edu/academic-offerings
All salary information is compiled from data gathered from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) and/or PayScale
(payscale.com).